Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection (Spec) [Special Edition]

Blackmore's Night | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 26, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Special Edition
• Label: Steamhammer Us
• ASIN: B0002F1CQ4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,960 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Once In A Million Years (Previously Unreleased)

2. Be Mine Tonight

3. Wish You Were Here

4. Waiting Just For You

5. Durch Den Wald Zum Bach Haus

6. Ghost Of A Rose (New Previously Unreleased Version)

7. Spirit Of The Sea

8. I Still Remember

9. Castles And Dreams

10. Beyond The Sunset

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Written In The Stars

2. Morning Star

3. Play Minstrel Play

4. Minstrel Hall

5. Under A Violet Moon

Editorial Reviews

With Blackmore’s Night, guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore and wife Candice Night have truly succeeded in creating an exquisite and ethereal combination of rock, folk and melodies from the renaissance era. Their utterly unique touring schedule has seen them play in venues ranging from ancient castles in rural France to historic churches in the hills of Eastern Europe. Already with a substantial body of work to their credit, Blackmore’s Night has delivered its most sublime release yet: Beyond The Sunset: The Romantic Collection. This very special release contains the most inspirational and beautiful love songs culled from the first four albums. As a teaser to the long-awaited visual project, this special package contains a bonus DVD of live footage captured in Europe. This is a lovingly crafted offering from one of music’s most talented and unique voices. Let the magic begin!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitting the Mother Lode on First Try!, September 29, 2005

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Steven Jobe "jobie" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection (Spec) (Audio CD)

Can you imagine going gold digging for the first time? You would not expect to hit the mother of all gold mines on your first dig. Well that's what I believe I found when I experienced my first listen to this album. (I call it an Album because CD seems to be a cheap description of this masterpiece). Let me explain. I have been a Beatles fan since the 60's, and then I became a hard rock fan in the early 70's when I heard Deep Purple. I have been stuck on these types of music for years. Then about one year ago, I purchased this CD, only because of being a Ritchie Blackmore fan. I did know that I was not going to hear Deep Purple music and I thought that, "I'll probably have to listen to this several times to let it grow on me". I was wrong. The first song, (Once in a Million Years) was interesting, but when I heard (Still Remember You and Ghost of a Rose), I was hooked. I've never been down this road before musically, it was different, but it was good. Then I watched the DVD that came with the album, I was mesmerized. Candice Night is a lovely person and her voice can relax and sooth your mind. (I can't disagree with most descriptions that she is an angel). The backup singers are lovely as well. Upon watching the DVD, I also noticed an atmosphere of brotherhood and good spirits that flows throughout the audience. You can tell that there are no fights going to break out in this crowd.

I've been lucky in my life. I was not around when Chuck Berry invented rock and roll, nor was I around when Elvis started up, but I was around when The Beatles recreated music (several times), when Deep Purple created hard rock (Don't call it Metal), and now I get to hear this wonderful mixture of Renaissance oriented blend of everything. Like I said in the title above, I hit gold on my first time out to listening to something totally different than I was used to hearing.

In closing, if you would have liked to watch Picasso paint a masterpiece, then the only thing that I can think of that might be relatively close, is to watch Blackmore play the guitar.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 10, 2005

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Kelley Heckart "Celtic historical romance/fan... (Lake Havasu, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection (Spec) (Audio CD)

I knew of Ritchie Blackmore when he was in Deep Purple and Rainbow, but this side of him is unbelievably awesome. He formed a band with his girlfriend, Candice Night. I would call it Classical and Celtic flavored music. Candice has a beautiful voice, and Ritchie plays classical guitar with flawless picking that complements her voice.

This c.d. is all about romance, but not the gushy, typical romance. Most of the songs on here are about missing the one you love. The singing is really good, but the music is also interesting with intricate guitar work from Mr. Blackmore.

It is the perfect music for me to write my books to. I especially love "Ghost of a Rose." This song has an ethereal melody, and words about longing and separation that have inspired a short story inside of me. If you like Loreena McKennitt, Enya or Celtic music, you might like this.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DONT MISS ..... !, October 30, 2004

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Bora Cetin "Bora CETIN" (ISTANBUL, GOZTEPE Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Sunset: The Romantic Collection (Spec) (Audio CD)

A new Blackmore's Night album is wonderful.
Our princess "Candy"s voice is brilliant, .... Ritchie is everytime Legend, ... Ministrels plays great .... so;
Dont miss this album, sit back, relax, close your eyes, play it .... you will explore your romantic side !
Oh, not only a 1 cd. ( three disc ! )
Extra bonus CD ( Christmas songs )
Extra bonus DVD ( its "dts" ! )
Thanks BN, its gonna be a wonderfull Christmas Gift !